User manual HUSQVARNA RIDER 1200-14

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Push in the control to engage to the drive system. Release lever Rider 175 AWD Rider 175 AWD has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle. · Clutch control, rear axle - Control drawn out, drive system disengaged. - Control depressed, drive system engaged. English ­ 15 Driving Before starting · · Read the safety instructions and information concerning the placement of controls and functions before starting. Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in the Maintenance schedule. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver's seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves, grass or dirt. Starting a cold engine 3 Move the throttle to position 3 (choke position). In this position the engine is fed with a richer mixture, which means the engine is easier to start. Starting a warm engine Move the throttle in between positions 1 and 2. Start the engine 1 Make sure that the clutch control is depressed. Rider 175 AWD has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle. 4 Turn the ignition key to the start position. 2 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to locked position (transport position) and apply the parking brake. Rider 175 AWD The engine can not be started if the parking brake is not pressed down. 16 ­ English Driving 5 When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position. Starting the engine with a weak battery ! WARNING!Therefore apply full throttle first when the cutting unit has been moved to the mowing position. 18 ­ English Driving Stop the engine Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute to obtain normal working temperature before stopping it if it has been working hard. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there is a risk of carbon build-up on the spark plugs. 1 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to its locked position. Release lever The release control must be pulled out in order for the machine to be moved when the engine is shutoff. Pull the controls to the end positions, do not use an intermediate position. Release lever Rider 175 AWD Rider 175 AWD has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle. · Clutch control, rear axle 2 Move the throttle control to the MIN. Turn the ignition key to the "STOP". - Control drawn out, drive system disengaged. · Clutch control, front axle The control is positioned on the inside of the left front wheel. 3 When the Rider is at a standstill, press down the parking brake and push in the locking button. - Front control (pushed in), drive system engaged. Release lever Rider 175 · · Pull out the control to disengage the drive system. Push in the control to engage to the drive system. English ­ 19 Maintenance Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorised service workshop. Maintenance Daily maintenance before starting X X X X X X X O O O X X3 X X X X X O O X X O X O X X X O O O O X X 3) At least once a year Maintenance interval in hours 25 50 100 200 Cleaning Check the engine's oil level Check the engine's cooling air intake Check the fuel pump air filter Check the steering wires Check the battery Check the safety system Check nuts and screws Check for fuel and oil leakage Clean around the silencer Clean the prefilter in the air filter 2) Change engine oil 1) Check the cutting deck Check the air pressure in the tyres, 60 kPa/8. 5 PSI. [. . . ] Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line Carburettor incorrectly set Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable Engine overheats Engine overloaded Air intake or cooling flanges blocked Fan damaged Too little or no oil in engine Ignition defective Faulty spark plug. Battery does not charge One or more battery cells faulty Poor contact on the battery terminal cable connectors Machine vibrates Blades are loose Engine is loose One or more blades unbalanced, caused by damage or poor balancing after sharpening Uneven mowing Blades blunt Cutting unit skew Long or wet grass Grass blockage under hood Different tyre pressures on right and left sides Over-speeding Engine speed too low Drive belt slipping English ­ 35 Storage Winter storage At the end of the season, or if the machine is going to stand idle for more than 30 days, it should immediately be made ready for storage. Fuel which is left to stand for long periods (30 days or more) can leave tacky deposits which can block the carburettor and interfere with the engine. Fuel stabiliser is an acceptable alternative to avoid tacky deposits during storage. [. . . ]